Top 5 Concrete Skateparks In The U.S.
FatTony
- December 26 2008
- 14 comments
1. Louisville Extreme Park - Louisville, Kentucky
N. Clay St. and Franklin St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Opened: April 2002
Size: 40,000 sq. ft.
Hours: Always open
link: louisvilleextremepark.org
Cost: Free
The fact that the Louisville park is open all day and night every day of the year and bikes are always allowed helps put this park on the top of our list, as it is truly one of a kind. In addition to its accessibility, the park is one of the largest outdoor parks in the U.S. and has something for everyone no matter what age or skill level. The park is owned and operated by the Louisville Metro Government and Metro Parks department and includes a 24-foot full pipe, bowls, quarters, and hips of all sizes, lots of rails and ledges, and a 12-foot wooden vert ramp.
In issue 77 of Ride, Rob Dolecki had a double page photo of the park as the Start spread and Mark Losey wrote a paragraph explaining that the park had just opened, was open 24 hours a day, and bikes were always allowed. Since then, the park has appeared in Road Fools 12 and other Props videos, along with countless Web edits. With plenty of good street spots nearby and cheap hotels, too, Louisville quickly became a road trip destination after the park was complete. Showing up at 2am and riding until the sun comes up is a must-do for any traveling BMX rider. Just don’t try to camp out there—the park is cool and relaxed, but the city won’t allow anyone to sleep at the park.
“I can’t believe it exists in the U.S.A. It’s bananas. 24/7 and no hassle from anyone. Amazing.” - Vinnie Sammon
The Start spread from Ride’s issue 77.
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December 26th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
West Linn and no Burnside?
December 27th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
^ thats what i was thinking
December 29th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
no tigard? or battle ground?
December 29th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Louisville represent!
December 30th, 2008 at 4:58 am
battle ground can suck a dick!
December 30th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
this is a pretty sick park i guess im pretty lucky to live around it
December 30th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
im going to airizona to see family ….and im definetly going to this park hahaah
January 3rd, 2009 at 4:02 am
if there was a top 10 of concrete parks, those would fo sho be on there
January 5th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Man i bet no human has ever done that full pipe and if they have there a chain smoking jackazz. and should light fire crackers off in there bathroom. and tape it.STUNTZ
January 5th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Whats the song in the west linn park video?
March 8th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
This park is pretty mediocre. WAY overrated at number 2. This park is only vert, there is very little variety. Unless you can do airout tricks like a pro this park has poor flow. If your in the area i’d say check it out but I dont think its worth going out of your way unless your really big into vert.
March 8th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
chandler that is
August 8th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
what about fresno ca, bmx only park
January 23rd, 2010 at 10:55 pm
park is super good. id recommend it. glendale has a good bike skate park with a good street section…if your looking for good street. tucson is where its at